Faith-Based Counseling Intake & Consent
Please review the following information about the nature, scope, and limitations of our faith-based counseling services.
Faith-Based Counseling is a form of Christian pastoral care grounded in biblical principles, prayer, and spiritual guidance. These services are intended to support spiritual growth, emotional wellness, and personal development from a Christian perspective.
The counselors providing these services are not licensed mental health professionals, and services offered are not psychotherapy, clinical counseling, or mental health treatment.
Faith-Based Counseling:
- Does not include diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders
- Does not replace licensed mental health care
- Is not appropriate for crisis or emergency situations
Clients may be referred to licensed professionals when needs fall outside the scope of faith-based counseling.
- Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes
- Sessions may include prayer, scripture, discussion, reflection, and guidance
Sessions are offered on a suggested service donation basis.
- Suggested Donation: $45 per session
- Donations support ministry operations
- No insurance is accepted
All information shared is confidential within the limits of the law. Confidentiality may be broken if there is:
- Risk of harm to self or others
- Disclosure of abuse or neglect
- Legal requirement to disclose
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988), or go to your nearest emergency room. Faith-based counseling is not a substitute for emergency mental health services.
By participating in faith-based counseling, I acknowledge that:
- I understand the faith-based, non-licensed nature of these services
- I understand this is not mental health therapy
- I consent to participate voluntarily
A physical consent form will be provided at your first session for signature.